SPACECAT-Understanding rhetorical elements

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SPEAKER

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The speaker or writer's identity and background help in understanding the perspective expressed in the text.

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PURPOSE

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The purpose is what the speaker or writer aims to achieve and what they want the audience to do after listening.

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AUDIENCE

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The audience is the group the speaker or writer targets, and assumptions about them can be inferred from the text.

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CONTEXT

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Context involves the setting and circumstances in which the piece is created, affecting its meaning.

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EXIGENCE

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Exigence is the event or situation that inspired the speaker or writer to create the piece.

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CHOICES

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Rhetorical choices include structure, devices, diction, and syntax used in the speech or writing.

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APPEALS

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Rhetorical appeals are strategies used to persuade the audience, including credibility, logic, and emotion.

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TONE

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Tone reflects the speaker or author's attitude and can change throughout the piece, supported by evidence.